Monthly Archives: April 2014

I had someone ask me to explain what is going on in me medically in simple or layman’s terms , so here is my attempt at that .I am battling 5 different cancers currently two brain tumors lymphoma in my chest osteo … Continue reading →

I have made a difficult decision and have started the process of going forward with Death with Dignity which is legal in the state of Washington , this is not something I do lightly and have already run into resistance … Continue reading →

so over the weekend i started noticing symptoms which led me to believe i have hernia in lower abdomen . I talked with Dr. this morning and he agrees but here is the catch to fix it would require operation … Continue reading →

Recently I had a friend ask me why I am not more involved and helping with homeless issues as i used to be, the answer is I have had to make some difficult decisions and changes in my life for … Continue reading →

after losing a dear and long time friend Monday night in Portland or ,i am really struggling with the choice to keep fighting my battle, my body is failing the pain and pressure in my head is getting worse and … Continue reading →

I didn’t ask to be born with cancer but I was, I didn’t ask to be put through thousands of operations and procedures but I was ,I didn’t ask to be disfigured and changed physically but I was , I … Continue reading →

I had a friend invite to an event this week but when i declined I got a nasty private message saying I was being selfish and rude not going to it and sharing my time with people who care about … Continue reading →

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A View from the Street is a book of poetry written by a man who has lived on the streets off and on for much of his adult life. This book includes Matt's poetry, articles about Matt and letters to Matt from former President Clinton and more.

In addition to Matt's encounters with homelessness, Matt has also battled 11 types of cancer since he was just two years old and has endured over 1,700 surgeries. In 2011, he was a Special Guest at the Invisible Disabilities Association's Honor Awards Banquet, where he shared some of his journey. He was also chosen to be featured in Seattle freelance photographer's photo essay called, "Walking with Giant."